Dragon / Naga is a legendary creature that many people still cannot find the answer to. Some say it really exists, some say it doesn't. But at present, there are still reports of encounters with Nagas from time to time. Some people believe (or are even superstitious), but on the other hand, some people are still stuck in their minds as to what they have encountered. What exactly is it? Therefore, we have collected various legends and beliefs. Regarding the Naga, here to solve the doubts for everyone.

Legend of the Naga

Naga or Phaya Naga, a large snake with a crest, a symbol of greatness. Abundance, fortune and nāga also symbolize the rainbow stairway to the universe.

  Naga is the god of water.

The legend of the Naga belief is very ancient. It seems to be older than Buddhism as well. It can be traced that it originated from South India. Because the terrain in South India is forested and mountainous, there are many snakes in abundance. And because of the snake's physical characteristics, it is highly poisonous. Snakes are therefore animals that humans respect as having power. South Indians therefore revere snakes.

In Southeast Asia, there are still widespread legends about the Naga. Villagers in this region often believe that the Naga lives in the Mekong River. or underground city And it is believed that people have once found Naga marks on the end of Buddhist Lent, which look similar to the marks of a large snake. And when you go swimming in the Mekong River, you should raise your hands to pay respects to the sacred things.

The characteristics of the Naga according to beliefs in each region are different. But the basic principle is that the Naga has the appearance of a large snake with a golden crest and red eyes. Fish-like scales come in many colors that vary according to their prestige. Some are green, some are black, or some have 7 colors. And the important thing is that normal Naga families have only one head. But the higher families have three heads, five heads, seven heads, and nine heads. These types of Nagas are descended from Phayased Nagaraj (Ananta Nagaraj), who is the throne of Lord Vishnu Narayana Paramanad at the Retirement of the Ocean. Ananta Nagaraj is said to have a gigantic body, endless length, and a thousand heads. Nagas are both born in water and on land. Born from the womb and from the egg It has the power to create good and bad things. Nagas often transform into beautiful human beings.

Beliefs about characteristics and qualities

Naga or large crested snake in Western legends. or Westerners It is considered to be a representative of evil desires, in contrast to the Eastern people who consider the big snake, Naga, and dragon to be sacred and powerful. Hindus consider it The Naga is close to various gods. Is a god of water, such as Anantanakaraja, which is the throne of Lord Narayana, consistent with the beliefs of Brahmanism.